 | Fiscal Note3rd Sub. H.B. 479 (Cherry) 2026 General Session Election Code Modifications by Burton, Jefferson S. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(12,600) | $(244,300) | $(256,900) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| General Fund, One-time | $16,300 | $228,000 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $16,300 | $240,600 | $12,600 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Lt. Governor’s Office from the General Fund an estimated $8,200 one-time in FY 2026 for personnel and current expenses to provide voter registration forms, and an estimated $228,000 one-time and $12,600 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for a voter outreach campaign and additional staff time. The bill could also cost the Department of Public Safety’s Driver License Division an estimated $8,100 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2026 for programming costs.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(16,300) | $(240,600) | $(12,600) |
Enactment of this legislation could result in a total cost to local governments of an estimated $855,400 one-time in FY 2026 and $7,375,200 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for additional staff and equipment.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.